Administrative Assistant-HALI

This position requires the incumbent to provide administrative support to the Practice. This position is essential to ensure efficient operation of the office. You will support managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication within and outside the department.

Essential Job Functions:

• Schedule meetings and keep calendars.
• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Order supplies.
• Prepare payment requisitions.
• Open, sort and distribute mail.
• Coordinate maintenance of office equipment.
• Maintain confidential files.
• Scan and maintain documents and files.
• Prepare meeting materials and handouts.
• Retrieve and verify radiology authorizations.
• Assist in day-to-day operations of department.
• Maintain office environment to ensure productivity.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

• Experience working as a receptionist in a busy physician practice preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical coding
• An understanding of the various insurance plans as well as authorization/referral experience
• Knowledge of clerical practices and procedures
• Candidate should have excellent computer skills and some knowledge of using an electronic medical record and various other computer application needed to perform the job
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Flexibility with the ability to multi-task

Preferred Skills:

• Computer skills, word, excel, knowledge of EMR
• Insurance verification/referral knowledge
• Ability to multi task

Physical Demands: Must be able to sit for long periods of time, and must have manual dexterity to work computer systems and keyboard